Japanese truck maker Isuzu Motors Ltd. said Wednesday it will release a new small diesel truck that can be driven by those with a standard license restricted to automatic transmission vehicles, with the aim of lowering hurdles for driving trucks amid an acute shortage of drivers in the logistics industry. The ELFmio, scheduled for release on July 30 and weighing less than 3.5 tons, can be driven like a regular passenger car and has a steering wheel and pedal positioning designed for similar operability. The small truck is also equipped with a safety system that alerts its driver if it deviates…